}}{{tnr}}'''John Morse''' has been a [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[Colorado State Senate]] since 2007. He represents the 11th district and currently serves as [[State Senate Majority Leader|Senate Majority Leader]].

}}{{tnr}}'''John Morse''' is a former [[Democratic]] member of the [[Colorado State Senate]], representing District 11 from 2007 to September 10, 2013. He was defeated in a [[John Morse recall, Colorado State Senate (2013)|recall election]] on September 10, 2013 and replaced by [[Bernie Herpin]] (R).<ref name=ep>[http://www.elpasoelections.com/2013Recall/results.html ''elpasoelections.com'', "Election Summary Report - 2013 El Paso County Recall Election - Unofficial Results," accessed September 10, 2013]</ref>

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Morse earned his BSBA in Accounting/Finance from the University of Colorado in 1980. He went on to receive his MBA from Regis College in 1984. He then earned his MPA in Public Administration from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs in 1996. In 2001 he received his PhD in Public Affairs from the University of Colorado-Denver.

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==Biography==

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Morse earned his B.S.B.A. in Accounting/Finance from the University of Colorado in 1980, his M.B.A. from Regis College in 1984, his M.P.A. in Public Administration from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs in 1996, and his PhD in Public Affairs from the University of Colorado-Denver in 2001. His professional experience includes working in the following positions: Emergency Medical Technician, Sergeant in the Colorado Springs Police Department, Police Chief for the City of Fountain, and Certified Public Accountant.

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Morse has worked in the following positions: Emergency Medical Technician, Sergeant in the Colorado Springs Police Department, Police Chief for the City of Fountain, and Certified Public Accountant.

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==Committee assignments==

==Committee assignments==

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===2013-2014===

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At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Morse served on the following committees:

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{{Committee Assignments

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|State = Colorado

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|year = 2013

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|Chamber = State Senate

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|Committee1 = Executive

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|Chair1 = Chair

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|Joint1 = Yes

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|Committee2 = Legal Services

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|Joint2 = Yes

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|Committee3 = Legislative Council

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|Joint3 = Yes

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}}

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===2011-2012===

===2011-2012===

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In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Morse has been appointed to these committees:

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In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Morse served on these committees:

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*[[Executive Committee of the Legislative Council, Colorado General Assembly]]

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{{Committee Assignments

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*[[Legal Services Committee, Colorado General Assembly]], Chair

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*[[Legislative Council Committee, Colorado General Assembly]]

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|State = Colorado

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|year = 2011

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|Chamber = State Senate

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|Committee1 = Executive

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|Joint1 = Yes

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|Committee2 = Legal Services

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|Joint2 = Yes

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|Chair2 = Chair

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|Committee3 = Legislative Council

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|Joint3 = Yes

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===2009-2010===

===2009-2010===

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Morse served on these committees:

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Morse served on these committees:

|title = Shall John Morse be recalled from the office of State Senate, District 11?

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|recall = 9,094

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|retain = 8,751

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===2010===

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{{Recall outcome

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|replace = yes

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|title = Candidates nominated to succeed John Morse should he be recalled:

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|winner = 1

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|1words = Bernie Herpin (R)

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|1vote = 8,895

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|2words = Write-in

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|2vote = 1,796

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===2010===

:: ''See also: [[Colorado State Senate elections, 2010]]''

:: ''See also: [[Colorado State Senate elections, 2010]]''

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===2006===

===2006===

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On November 7, 2006, Morse was elected to the 11th District Seat in the [[Colorado State Senate]], defeating opponent Ed Jones (R).<ref>[http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/electionresults2006G/ ''Colorado Secretary of State'', "Official 2006 General election results," accessed April 14, 2014]</ref>

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On November 7, 2006, Morse was elected to the 11th District Seat in the [[Colorado State Senate]], defeating opponent Ed Jones (R).<ref>[http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/electionresults2006G/ 2006 general election results, Colorado]</ref>

Biography

Morse earned his B.S.B.A. in Accounting/Finance from the University of Colorado in 1980, his M.B.A. from Regis College in 1984, his M.P.A. in Public Administration from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs in 1996, and his PhD in Public Affairs from the University of Colorado-Denver in 2001. His professional experience includes working in the following positions: Emergency Medical Technician, Sergeant in the Colorado Springs Police Department, Police Chief for the City of Fountain, and Certified Public Accountant.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Morse served on the following committees:

2010

Morse sought re-election to the 11th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Morse won re-election to the 11th District, defeating Owen Hill (R), and Douglas W. Randall (L) in the November 2 general election.

Colorado State Senate, District 11 General election (2010)

Candidates

Votes

John Morse (D)

13,866

Owen Hill (R)

13,526

Douglas W. Randall (L)

1,320

2006

On November 7, 2006, Morse was elected to the 11th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Ed Jones (R).[3]

Morse raised $120,037 for his campaign, while Jones raised $61,665.[4]

Colorado State Senate, District 11 (2006)

Candidates

Votes

John Morse (D)

16,420

Ed Jones (R)

10,648

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Morse is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Morse raised a total of $304,454 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[5]

Controversies

Recall efforts

Morse was targeted for recall in May 2013 for his leadership in passing three gun control bills. The legislature drew particular ire for passing these bills as "emergency legislation," circumventing any possible voter referendum.[6] Supporters of the recall needed to collect 7,200 valid signatures by June 3 to force a recall election. Nearly 16,000 signatures were turned in to the Colorado Secretary of State, who certified them.[7][8] Morse was successfully recalled. Bernie Herpin (R) was chosen to replace him in the Colorado State Senate.[9]

Shall John Morse be recalled from the office of State Senate, District 11?

Result

Votes

Percentage

a Recall

9,094

50.96%

Retain

8,751

49.04%

Candidates nominated to succeed John Morse should he be recalled:

Result

Votes

Percentage

aBernie Herpin (R)

8,895

83.2%

dWrite-in

1,796

16.8%

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